By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer It may serve Arab Americans well in the long run to soften their criticism of Kamala Harris, the new presidential Democratic nominee. It is unrealistic to expect her to challenge the political party which has just picked her as its leader. Arab Americans want this rising American … Continued
Arab America, the leading provider of digital media regarding the Arab and Arab American identity, announces Fall 2024 internship opportunities. Application Deadline: Open until all positions are filled. Term: 4 Months–Beginning August/September (Flexible) Responsibilities: Interns selected will be asked to focus on four or more of the following areas: *Applicants with marketing and digital communications … Continued
By Nate Fox / Arab America Contributing Writer Since 2004, Arab Americans have been a vital component of the Democratic party’s support, but with recent events, it has become questionable. With Joe Biden abandoning his reelection bid, things are subject to change. Kamala Harris offers a blank slate in terms of reputation for Palestine, and … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Cultural understanding is critical to sound political judgment. If the US plans to stay deployed in the Middle East, the White House ought to recruit sufficient numbers of Americans with Muslim and Arab backgrounds. Currently, there are many White House top-level officials with a Jewish background, but … Continued
By Luke McMahan/ Arab America Contributing Writer Despite a steady stream of rulings from respected international organizations condemning Israeli violence and aggression in Palestinian land, there is no end in sight to either the invasion or its US support. This seems to signal a failure in such organizations and the liberalist philosophy behind them in … Continued
By Nate Fox / Arab America Contributing Writer Despite the turbulent conditions in their homeland, Palestinian athletes are prepared to compete. Upon their arrival in Paris, they were greeted with flowers and gifts from the crowd. Arab America contributing writer Nate Fox will highlight how, this year, Palestinian athletes aim to bring recognition to their … Continued
By Liam Nagle / Arab America Contributing Writer After the Oslo Accords of the mid-1990s, a single Palestinian government under the Fatah party had control of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. But when Hamas won the Palestinian elections in 2006, a power struggle ensued – resulting in Palestinian infighting, and the separation of the … Continued
On August 6, Arab Americans in Michigan will have the opportunity to vote for a Palestinian-Syrian American, Justin Amash, in the primary election for the US Senate — sending a powerful message about the importance of the Arab American vote and its ability to influence the US political landscape. There is no better way for the Arab … Continued
By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer Belal Muhammad, a prominent figure in mixed martial arts (MMA), has captured the attention of fans worldwide with his exceptional skills, resilience, and dedication. As one of the few fighters of Arab and Palestinian descent in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Muhammad’s journey to becoming a … Continued
By: Ghassan Rubeiz / Arab America Contributing Writer Disclaimer: This article was written before the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran earlier today. Haniyeh, who had been engaged in internationally-brokered ceasefire talks, was killed shortly after attending a swearing-in ceremony for Iran’s new president. This event may significantly impact the dynamics and context discussed … Continued
Author: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer In a regular class of the phytotherapy course for medical students, the topic of organism classifications was explored, rekindling interest first sparked in their 10th-grade O-Level biology classes, where they learned the classification hierarchy: kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species. Setting politics aside, this course … Continued
By Luke McMahan/ Arab America Contributing Writer In a December poll of Palestinians, Marwan Barghouti (مروان البرغوثي), a prominent member of the liberation organization Fatah imprisoned for the last 22 years, was chosen as the most popular politician in Gaza and a desired successor to Mahmoud Abbas. Amid rumors a few months later that he … Continued
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